Rewinding 2011 aims to recall all the worth remembering happenings of the year which is about to end.
Here is our compilation of major stories of second half of the year in part 2  which proves to be more eventful, while part 1 deals with the buzz of first half of 2011.
July 2011
Promo Launch of Reema’s New Film Love Mein Ghum
At first glance one is instantly swayed and enthralled by Reema’s slick promo for her film Love Mein Ghum. With Ali Zafar’s vocals and a glittering roll call of …

Fashion’s sudden eruption two years ago meant that specialized knowledge in the field became the need of the day. The fashion school initiated by PFDC got its official approval and formally became an ‘institute’. The first of its kind fashion school, Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD), will now give official degrees in fashion to its graduates. One also saw senior fashion journalist Aamna Haider Isani regularize her own vocational Fashion Media 101 to provide a formal orientation for those wishing to step into fashion. Taking cue from Isani’s project, …

2011 has come to an end. A lot happened this year on fashion and entertainment scene of Pakistan from Veena Malik controversies and Ali Zafar’s Bollywood journey to Reema’s and Aisam ul Haq’s Wedding and much more.
Here is our compilation of some of worth remembering happenings of this year to refresh memories. Hoping 2012 will prove to be bigger and better for fashion, films and entertainment.
January 2011
Pakistan signs contract with World Fashion Organisation
In spite of a lackluster fashion week, the organizing members have won themselves a contract with the …

With the scorching heat of the Karachi sun over my head, I relentlessly searched for Zeba Bakhtiar’s residence in one of the confusing lanes of Defence Housing Authority (DHA). After much ado, I finally stepped inside the star’s house and waited for her to appear.
While waiting, I tried to gauge a little more about her from the numerous paintings hung on her wall. Apart from the fact that the prints looked like artist MF Hussain’s work, it didn’t strike me that all 12 paintings belonged to an era gone by. …

After the Grand & Mega Success of 2 back to Back Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Concerts in 2010 and Abida Parveen Concert in November 2011 …..
The Royal Rodale Club & Studio Maxx Presentations
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If Mughal King Akbar’s wife Jodha Bai had been alive, she would’ve been delighted over the Mughal-inspired designer jewellery line launched at The Designers in Karachi. Sonar is a project run by Hamna Amir and Syma Raza, two names who have been long been associated with the fashion designing world. In the summer of 2009, they launched their jewellery brand Sonar at La’telier in Islamabad and then displayed their creations at Tehzeeb in Lahore.
Now, their traditional Jodha maalas and rings showcased in Karachi, are clearly an ode to the …

Pakistan Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq tied the knot with British Pakistani girl Faha Akmal Makhdum at a grand wedding ceremony held at Garrison Golf Club on 17th December.
Valima ceremony of Aisam-ul-Haq and Faha Akmal Makhdum was held on 18th December at Model Town Sport Club, Lahore.When asked about his marriage, Aisam said “This is beginning of a new match for me and I am very excited about it.” Aisam and Faha will be celebrating their honeymoon in Australia.
Here are some exclusive mehndi, Wedding and Valima pictures. Rewaj wishes the …

In the city that always sleeps, at least according to some, times are changing. A growing segment of the population feels the need to go out more often, socialise, throw big birthday and farewell parties, bridal and baby showers and so on. What was initially a monopoly of a handful of pricy event management companies is now turning into a race between young entrepreneurs striving to cater to both extravagant functions and economical events.
Revelations Event Management and Decorators run by a young entrepreneur Hira Ali, provides event management services at …

Calligraphy, historically used for the means of preservation of Quranic text, is one of the most revered forms of Islamic art. Practiced in Pakistan for years, artistic geniuses like Sadequain brought the art form into the mainstream. Recently, a week-long calligraphy exhibition was held at the Rawalpindi Arts Council from November 28 to December 5, 2011, to mark the commencement of the month of Muharram while celebrating and remembering the Muslim heritage.
On display at the exhibition were 50 pieces from 10 renowned calligraphers — Aftab Ahmed Khan, Elahi Bux Matteh, …

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Mutton 250 gms
Wheat 1 cup
Masoor dal a handful
Channa dal a handful
Moong dal a handful
Onions, fried 2